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Jeff Smith detailed and weathered this Precision Craft Models Reading T-1 #2111, shown here idling at Pottsville on his home layout. The famous T-1s were built from class I-10 2-8-0s, and were used in freight service across the Reading system, as well as for power during the renowned Iron Horse Rambles of the 1960s. Four of this class of 30 survive today: #2100 (Washington State), #2101 (B&O Museum), #2102 (Reading & Northern), and #2124 (Steamtown).

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Did You Know?

Construction begins at the Reading Locomotive Shops on ten new G-3 Pacific passenger steam locomotives. These locomotives will be the last Pacific-type engines built in the United States.

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Operations Information

A variety of Reading Company operations related documents, etc. that may be of use in your modeling efforts.

Operations Paperwork

A variety of Reading Company operations paperwork, such as train orders, clearance forms, etc. that will help you operate your Reading layout in a prototypical manner.

Timetables, Rulebooks, Etc.

Public Timetables, Employe Timetables, and Rulebooks that provide much useful operational information.

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Rolling Stock Reference

Downloadable reference documents on the various classes of Reading Company Freight and Passenger rolling stock.

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